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The Best Episodes of Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Season 1

Every episode of Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Season 1!

Binge this in 1h 56m•Peaking at 7.9/10

After shielding himself and his daughter from his family for over a decade, Malcolm is dragged back into their orbit when Hal and Lois demand his presence at their 40th anniversary party.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Season 1 Episode 4 - Episode Four
    7.9/10(2238 votes)

    S1:E4

    "They've really created a mess. And they think that many people with that many different problems can be solved in one episode? There's no possible way. I'd like to see them try."

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writers:Linwood Boomer, Alan J. Higgins

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  2. Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode One
    7.4/10(2472 votes)

    S1:E1

    "Hey, I remember him! That freaky kid genius with the weird family. And look, he's happy and successful and even has a nice daughter. I'm glad everything worked out for him. Wait... Oh. Wow, I did not see that coming."

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writer:Linwood Boomer

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  3. Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode Two
    7.0/10(2094 votes)

    S1:E2

    "How does someone who's supposed to be so smart ruin everything so quickly? He's even fighting with his daughter, how's he going to fix that? I bet his dad can help… Jeez, never mind."

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writers:Linwood Boomer, Michael Glouberman

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  4. Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair Season 1 Episode 3 - Episode Three
    7.0/10(2015 votes)

    S1:E3

    "Dude, this one is crazy. Fistfights, young love, revenge, dark secrets, acrobatics, a birth and a kidnapping.... Sorry, I'll stop before I spoil it."

    Director:Ken Kwapis
    Writers:Linwood Boomer, Matthew Carlson, Gary Murphy

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode Four" is the best rated episode of "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 2238 votes. Directed by Ken Kwapis and written by Linwood Boomer, Alan J. Higgins, it aired on 4/10/2026. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Episode One".